NSE Overhauls Futures Margins and Introduces Sector Index Future Ahead of 2026
NSE will introduce a Banking Sector Index future on 19 December 2025 and reset margins across major contracts. The new product offers a single hedge for bank-sector exposure and settles in cash. Margin changes vary across expiries, while NBSI margins start at KSh 100 and rise to 125. Existing positions will adjust to the new levels.
Is Crypto Uniquely Positioned as an Alternative Investment?
Crypto offers accessibility and liquidity rarely seen in traditional alternatives. Investors can buy, sell, and hold crypto assets with minimal friction, often around the clock. Writes Apollo Sande, Country Manager for Luno Kenya
Central Bank Raises KSh 47.11 Billion in December Bond Sale
Kenya raised KSh 47.11Bn in the December reopening of the 30-year SDB and 25-year FXD after receiving KSh 53.13Bn in bids. The FXD dominated demand, securing KSh 43.21Bn, while the SDB drew limited interest for the second month. Net funding reached KSh 21.91Bn, extending a front-loaded borrowing cycle that has pushed accepted bids past KSh 585Bn in FY25/26.Marriott International Debuts in the DRC with Two Hotels
Marriott International has made its debut in The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with the openings of Protea Hotel by Marriott Kinshasa and Four Points by Sheraton Kinshasa.
Portland and Uchumi Lead NSE Midday Trade, LAPTRUST I-REIT Dominates Turnover
Uchumi rose 9.9% to extend its 617% YTD rally after reporting its first operating profit since 2014. Portland Cement climbed 9.8% to a new 11-year high as Kalahari lifted its control to 68.7%. Turnover hit 813M, driven by a 600M LAPTRUST I-REIT block.Building Wealth on the Nairobi Securities Exchange - Just Money Podcast
In the sixth episode of the Just Money Podcast, Our host Just Ivy Africa, sits down with John Collins Mbugua, Senior Analyst at Faida Investment Bank, and Ronny Chokaa, Senior Research Analyst at Capital A Investment Bank, to dispel the myth that investing is only for the wealthy.
Uchumi and Portland Lead December Open as Safaricom Drives Turnover
Uchumi trades at KSh 1.18, extending its 594% YTD gain after a strong November. Portland rises to KSh 84.75, its highest since 2014. Turnover hits KSh 483M led by Safaricom at KSh 323M. Foreign buys total KSh 38.4M and sells KSh 323M. Top movers include Nation Media, Uchumi and Portland. Eaagads posts a profit and NBV narrows its HY loss.Nairobi Business Ventures Narrows Loss as Aviation Offers a Lifeline
Nairobi Business Ventures reported a weaker half-year as sales fell to Ksh 137.5 Mn from 280.5 Mn on slow trading activity and tighter margins. The group narrowed its loss to 78.3 Mn through cost cuts and pausing loss-making trading lines. Aviation remained the only stable segment. Assets rose to 3.33 Bn, while NBV reviewed new opportunities including real estate development.Investing in Africa’s Future Through Private Equity
Initiatives like the Boost Africa program, a collaboration between European Investment Bank and African Development Bank, exemplify how international collaboration can mobilize capital and de-risk investments, while also building local capacity.Ruto Leans on Private Capital as Kenya Shifts Gears in Roads Funding
President William Ruto has renewed his push for private investment in Kenya’s road network, saying the country can no longer rely on the national budget and costly borrowingTreasury Targets Long-Term Funding in Ninth FY25/26 Bond Reopening
Kenya has opened its ninth reopening of FY25/26, offering KSh 40B across the 30-year SDB1/2011/030 and 25-year FXD1/2021/025. The December auction pushes issuance into the long end of the curve as the Treasury strengthens its front-loaded strategy ahead of heavy 2026 maturities. The sale follows strong November activity that lifted cumulative bond proceeds to about KSh 598B before December bidding begins.Centum's HY Losses Ease to KSh 326Mn on Deferred Tax Credit, Lower Finance Costs
Centum delivered a steadier half-year to September 2025 with its loss after tax easing to KSh 326M, supported by lower finance costs, stronger deferred tax credits and improved results across key subsidiaries. NAV per share rose to KSh 68.75 as liabilities fell and operating cash flow reached KSh 703M. Management said performance reflected ongoing deleveraging, firmer cash generation and progress on major projects, including the Vipingo SEZ and the TRIFIC North Tower monetization plan.
